Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.
As an HR Analyst you will review, enter and validate employee human resources transactions to ensure compliance with HR policies, system integrity, and payroll readiness. This role works with other HR and cross functional partners, supporting data governance, regulatory compliance, audits, and continuous process improvement while contributing to HR projects and employee onboarding.
At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:
• Analyze and evaluate employee lifecycle actions (hires, job changes, compensation updates, terminations) to ensure alignment with HR policies, compensation guidelines, and organizational standards prior to system execution.
• Enter employee data after reviewing Personnel Change Requests (PCRs), identifying inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective actions, and advising on required adjustments.
• Work with HR Business Partners, Recruiters, Payroll, and Compensation teams on HR data impacts, system requirements, and process considerations for workforce changes.
• Ensure payroll readiness activities by analyzing employee data changes, identifies trends or discrepancies, recommends resolutions, and coordinates with Payroll to mitigate risk before processing deadlines.
• Interprets and applies HR policies and procedures when entering and addressing complex employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, tax withholding, and data corrections.
• Maintain data governance standards within SAP by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of employee and organizational information, including positions, reporting relationships, and organizational units.
• Support regulatory compliance by independently monitoring I-9 and E-Verify requirements, evaluating documentation issues, and advising HR leadership on re-verification or escalation needs.
• Prepare documented responses for audits and legal requests, analyzes scope and accuracy of HRAS records prior to submission.
• Identify process improvement opportunities through analysis of recurring errors, inefficiencies, or control process gaps and recommends enhancements to HR procedures and documentation.
• Facilitate portions of new hire orientation, provides professional guidance on HR policies, systems, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in cross functional HR projects, system enhancements, and process redesign initiatives with increasing ownership and accountability.
This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location, required.
Preferred Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in human resources, business, or closely related field.
• One (1) year of general Human Resources experience.
• Experience with Payroll or payroll support including knowledge of pay periods, payroll calendars, HR-related forms, deductions, direct deposits, and/or position/pay change processes.
• Basic knowledge of employment eligibility requirements, including Form I-9, E-Verify, work authorization, and re-verification.
• Experience using SAP or a related HR system (e.g., Workday, SuccessFactors).
• Experience using Microsoft software (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:
- Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
- 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
- Company-sponsored Pension Plan
- Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
- Onsite Daycare Center
- Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
- Onsite Pharmacy
- State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
- Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
- Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails
Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.
Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.
Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.
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